Beijing Private Day Tour: Forbidden City and Great Wall

In the morning, your guide and driver will wait for you in your hotel lobby (the guide will contact you in advance to confirm the pick-up time.) Depart from your hotel by air-conditioned vehicle at 08:00.

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What You'll Do

Enjoy a tour with an excellent, professional private English-speaking tour guide

Relax with a guaranteed experienced private driver and well-equipped vehicle

Discover the world's largest city square

Overview

Discover three of Beijing's must-see sites on this private day tour, including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China.

What to Expect

Your tour begins with collection from your hotel lobby in the morning. The first destination is Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world. This is where Chairman Mao announced the establishment of the People's Republic of China, and it has been at the heart of China's history since it was built.

Next, proceed with your guide to the Forbidden City - the world’s largest and best-preserved palace complex. Twenty-four emperors lived and exercised their supreme power from here. You will see spectacular imperial architecture and sumptuous treasures, and hear many stories about the luxurious lives of Chinese royal families.

After the visit, if the weather permits, you will get a bird's-eye view of the Forbidden City from Jingshan Hill in Jingshan Park. Next, head to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, famous for its breathtaking scenery. Your knowledgeable guide will explain its history on the way. The round-trip cable car over the picturesque scenery will take you up and down the mountains to give you more time hike the most interesting part. By 17:00 you will be returned to your hotel.